A year ago, Florida quarterback Graham Mertz surprised many by being a far better quarterback in the SEC than he ever was in the Big 10. Could Mississippi State’s Blake Shapen provide a similar shock in 2024? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk make the comparison between Shapen and Mertz, and explain why Shapen’s ceiling is potentially much higher.
Brian Hadad
Covering Mississippi State since 2013, Brian Hadad brings his always original perspective to SportsTalk Mississippi and the Thunder & Lightning podcast five days a week. Brian has been the host of over 2,000 podcast episodes in his career, providing a unique mix of stat-driven analysis with irreverent humor. Brian lives in Starkville with his wife Jennifer, and their two daughters Aislinn and Emily.